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Creative Non-Fiction II
University of Toronto
Creative Non-Fiction II offers an intensive exploration of creative non-fiction, suitable for writers focusing on memoirs, essays, travel narratives, or biographies. This course emphasizes skill advancement in writing and revision, with a strong focus on workshopping participant's works-in-progress. It encourages active involvement in critiquing and integrating peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere for refining and developing new material.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$502.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
20 hours of instruction in total
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Completion of Creative Non-Fiction: Introduction (1691) is required.
The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Henderson Writers Group
Scheduled for April 2026, this conference is a comprehensive event for writers of all genres. It includes workshops, Q&A panels, pitch sessions with agents and editors, and inspiring keynote speeches. Attendees can choose the full conference or single-day attendance.
Website: https://lasvegaswritersconference.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$290.00
Based in Las Vegas
Level: Any
Length:
3 full days
Class size: 150
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The Memoir Masterclass
Marion Roach Smith
A six-month online master class designed to help serious writers produce a first draft of their memoir. The class meets once a month for three hours and incorporates structured feedback from peers.
Website: https://marionroach.com
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$2,697.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 months, 1 lesson per month (3 hours each session)
Class size: 6 seats max
Prerequisites: Participants must read 'The Memoir Project' book and complete the introductory classes 'Memoirama' and 'Memoirama 2'.
Course includes 7 hours of video, 5 articles, and 3 downloadable resources. Covers essential writing principles: simplicity, clarity, elegance, and evocativeness.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$25.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
7 hours 20 minutes, 82 lectures
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing Program
UC San Diego
The program offers essential creative writing skills across various genres such as fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Students can choose electives to specialize and earn a professional certificate.
Website: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$5,585.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
15-30 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: A $0 application fee applies, and a $125 certificate fee is required for those pursuing the certificate.
Advanced Weeklong Nonfiction Workshop: Find Your Focus with Beth Nguyen
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Generative workshop focused on creative nonfiction. Encourages inspiration, starts, restarts, and rethinking nonfiction. Offers guidance, support, writing prompts, and discussions on ideas, structure, and ethical concerns.
Website: https://lighthousewriters.org/workshop/queer-creatives-fe...
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
June, 2026
Price:
$1,520.00
Based in Denver
Level: Advanced
Length:
5 days
Class size: 12
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Picture Book Biographies I: Style & Substance with Rob Sanders
The Writing Barn
A six-session online class focusing on writing picture book biographies, covering research, structuring, and revision. Participants will work on a draft and workshop a manuscript.
Website: https://thewritingbarn.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
February, 2026
Price:
$412.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 sessions over 6 weeks
Class size: 16
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
A Grammar Refresher
Grammar Lion
The course offers 12 weeks of 24/7 access with 100+ lessons, quizzes, instructor support, and resources. It focuses on grammar essentials and includes a free downloadable PDF of lessons.
Website: https://www.grammar-lion.com/courses/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$79.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
12 weeks (24/7 access to 12 chapters)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This course teaches how to write high-quality literature reviews and research articles in STEM. It covers topics like selecting titles, critical reading, structuring essays, creating figures, and using Harvard-style referencing. Includes examples from the instructor's own essays.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 23 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Memoir VI: Pitching, Editing, Queries, and Hooks
Write Your Story Now
The course focuses on editing memoirs, peer editing, and provides an overview of publishing options with guest professionals.
Website: https://writeyourstorynow.org/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
October, 2026
Price:
$252.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 sessions
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer's workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate's work, and receive constructive criticism on your work.
Website: https://www.ed2go.com/courses/writing/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$190.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 6 weeks
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Engaging course covering Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Creative Non-Fiction. Includes 12 hours of videos, 145 downloadable resources, and a Certificate of Completion.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Nonfiction
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$125.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 12 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
